Compare 1oz Gold Coin Prices
Live 1oz gold coin prices from trusted UK dealers — every major 1oz programme compared. The 1oz format is the global benchmark for gold coins, with the deepest dealer market and tightest premium competition.
The 1oz coin landscape
Most global gold coin trading concentrates on the 1oz format. The major programmes — Britannia, Sovereign-equivalent 1oz coins, Krugerrand, American Eagle, Canadian Maple, Australian Kangaroo, Austrian Philharmonic — all centre on 1oz. Metal content is identical across programmes (one troy ounce of pure gold, 31.1g) but alloys, fineness, design, and country of issue all vary.
What to compare across 1oz coins
Three factors typically dominate the 1oz coin choice for UK investors. Premium per coin sets the entry cost — Krugerrands are usually lowest, Eagles and Britannias close behind. Tax treatment for UK residents differs sharply: only Britannias qualify for CGT exemption, which can outweigh small premium gaps on long holding periods. Recognition and resale ease are broadly comparable across all the major 1oz coins.
The CGT factor explained
For UK investors, the structural difference between 1oz Britannias and other 1oz coins isn't the small premium gap — it's CGT exemption. A foreign 1oz coin held for many years through meaningful price appreciation can generate gains far above the annual CGT allowance. Britannia exemption removes that exposure entirely. For short-term traders or holdings within annual allowance, the premium savings on cheaper foreign alternatives may still come out ahead.
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